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chalice vs cup

cup vs chalice

chalice and cup both are nouns.

chalice is not a verb while cup is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chalice Yes No No No
cup Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cup is a hypernym of chalice; that is, cup is a word with a broader meaning than chalice:
  • chalice: a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
  • cup: a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
chalice (noun) cup (noun)
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
cup-shaped plant organ
the quantity a cup will hold
a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
any cup-shaped concavity
chalice (verb) cup (verb)
treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
form into the shape of a cup
put into a cup
Difference between chalice and cup

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